Fun With Bonus

Cows, Easter Eggs and Dirty Harry

Posted by SSB on May 22, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Before the game gets put into storage, Ron Hallett shows a couple of interesting tidbits about the game Dirty Harry.

Chelsea Fútbol pinball wizards

Posted by SSB on May 21, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Pinball continues to infect the world, in a good way of course.

PAPA TV Pinball Kickstarter – The Final Surge

Posted by SSB on May 20, 2013 in Bonuses, Pinball | 0 comments

With less than 2 days remaining, now is the time for the final push. Pinballers from around the world have shown invaluable support toward the creation of a live streaming pinball network.

Home Gameroom Series – Ron Hallett Jr.’s Story

Posted by SSB on May 19, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Ron Hallett, Jr. creator of the Home Gameroom Series on YouTube, tells his story. He tells why he got into pinball and shows his own Home Gameroom.

New Pinball Dictionary: Expo Expressway

Posted by SSB on May 18, 2013 in Dictionary, Pinball | 0 comments

The path that a tournament pinball game takes when it is whisked away from the tournament area, while the finals are in progress. This happens most often at Pinball Expo, but can also occur at other similar places where the activities are scheduled to end early on the last day.

The doctor is in session [METALLICA pinball]

Posted by SSB on May 17, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Dr. Lyman F. Sheats, Jr., Ph. D. and Dean of pinballology is in session on a game of STERN's Metallica. Oh, and here is a promo video showing some of the features ...

2013 PAPA Circuit Final Round 5 and 6

Posted by SSB on May 16, 2013 in Bonuses, Pinball, Video | 0 comments

GeekGamerTV's coverage of the 2013 PAPA Circuit Final continues with Rounds 5 and 6 on Iron Man and Jungle Queen. Will someone utter those immortal words?

Zahler’s Eleven [Spring 2013 JPA PinGolf update]

Posted by SSB on May 15, 2013 in Bonuses, Pinball | 0 comments

Steve Zahler came in to Eight on the Break last Saturday and, after much hard work and patience, he took the lead with a score of 11! Sanjay goes to 2nd position with 13. Kevin and Francesco move to a tie for 3rd with 14.

New Pinball Dictionary: WPPR-tunity

Posted by SSB on May 14, 2013 in Dictionary, Pinball | 3 comments

An abstract estimation of the worth of a pinball tournament that has been recognized by the IFPA for World Pinball Player Rankings (WPPR) points.

Balls of Steel [Video Documentary]

Posted by SSB on May 13, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

An moment of pinball history… freshly released “New Old Stock” on YouTube, after a decade. If you are a pinball...

Another Metallica pinball video

Posted by SSB on May 12, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

From this short glance, it looks like the game has an AC/DC flavor to it. The music, sounds, and call-outs sound great. This is yet another occasion where I have a initial, positive outlook on an new STERN game.

Sanjay takes the lead! [JPA PinGolf]

Posted by SSB on May 11, 2013 in Events, Pinball | 0 comments

Sanjay Shah has taken over the lead in the tournament with an overall score of 13 [-2].

Behind the Scenes with Todd Tuckey at Pinfest 2013

Posted by SSB on May 10, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Todd Tuckey gives the behind-the-scenes, behind-the-music look at Pinfest 2013, the huge pinball show at Allentown, PA.

Harlem Shake – PAPA edition

Posted by SSB on May 9, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

C'mon, you knew this HAD to happen. You KNEW it. Don't even deny it. You might have thought about doing something like this at this year's Pinburgh.

Arcade Hunters Pinfest 2013 Vendors Tour

Posted by SSB on May 8, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Nick from Arcade Hunters takes a tour of the vendors at Pinfest 2013. Personally, this is a good way for me to see what else was there, since I usually hangout in the tournament area when I go to the Allentown show.

2013 PAPA Circuit Final Round 3 and 4

Posted by SSB on May 7, 2013 in Events, Pinball, Video | 0 comments

GeekGamerTV's coverage of the 2013 PAPA Circuit Final continues with Round 3 and 4 of the endurance phase.

Pinburgh: Quest for the ‘A’ Division

Posted by SSB on May 6, 2013 in Events, Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Ron Hallett's short film is about his experiences at Pinburgh 2013, and his attempt to qualify and compete in the 'A' Division among nearly four-hundred competitors.

Big Night at the JPA Pinball League – Part 2

Posted by SSB on May 5, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Submitted for your approval is 8-year old Jason Zahler. He resuming play on Star Trek: The Next Generation after Sanjay Shah finished his dominating game of Attack from Mars. It was fun to watch a pinball prodigy have such success.

Big Night at the JPA Pinball League – Part 1

Posted by SSB on May 4, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

Sanjay Shah plays Attack from Mars during an official Jersey Pinball Association league match. This means 3 balls, plunge extra balls (you can't play them), and tournament mode. On this machine, tournament mode forces the Stroke of Luck to award 50 Million every time.

Science Channel – Pinball: How It’s Made

Posted by SSB on May 3, 2013 in Pinball, Video | 0 comments

The Science Channel uses Lord of the Rings to do a quick video on how pinball games are made. Spoiler: the phrase "miles of cable" may have been used. They were at the STERN factory after all.